Inscription reads: The interior of the Library. The Flag used by "The South Carolina College Cadets" at Fort Sumter, in 1861, hangs at the right, inscribed ironically "Amor Patriae Ducit" and "Juncta Juvant." 1874 May 23. Gift of Prof. Richard T. Greener, of Columbia, S.C. (H.U. 1870).

The Latin inscriptions on the flag translated mean "Love of Country Guides" and "Unity Assists."